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LA mayoral candidate Nithya Raman could join NYC's socialist mayor

Voters in Los Angeles are considering electing Nithya Raman, an Indian-born urban planner, as their next mayor, potentially mirroring New York City's current leadership. If successful, Raman would join New York's Mayor Zohran Mamdani, creating a scenario where both of the United States' largest cities are led by South Asian immigrant democratic socialists. This potential outcome highlights shifts in American urban demographics and the evolving political landscape within the Democratic Party. AI

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LA mayoral candidate Nithya Raman could join NYC's socialist mayor

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  1. Axios Technology TIER_1 English(EN) · Russell Contreras ·

    New York has a socialist mayor. Los Angeles may be next

    <p>LOS ANGELES <em>—</em> Voters could make history next month by giving the two largest U.S. cities something in common: <a href="https://www.axios.com/2025/11/05/zohran-mamdani-nyc-mayor-race-win" target="_blank">South Asian immigrant democratic socialist mayors.</a></p><p><str…